BEHL 360 Professional Ethics in Practice

This course will introduce students to the fundamental principles of professional ethics and their application to the behavioral health field. It explores ethical theories, dilemmas and decision-making processes utilizing the Code of Ethics from the American Counseling Association (ACA) and National Association for Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors (NAADAC). Students will be introduced to laws that govern the behavioral health field, including but not limited to, HIPAA and 42 CFR.

Credits

3

Offered

Summer

Student Learning Outcomes

1. Understand how professional ethics protect a client and the professional
2. Recognize and analyze ethical dilemmas specific to the behavioral health field
3. Develop ethical decision-making skills by using ethical decision-making models
4. Apply ethical decision-making models to resolve ethical dilemmas
5. Evaluate the benefits and potential issues of ethical decision-making
6. Identify similarities and differences between professional ethical codes
7. Understand professional responsibility for informed consent, confidentiality obligations including 42 CFR part 2, and other legal considerations related to behavioral health